Open Faculty & Academic Professional Positions

Fellows: Center for the Physics of Biological Function

The Center for the Physics of Biological Function (CPBF), a joint effort between Princeton University and The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, is searching for Center Fellows, both theorists and experimentalists. Fellows will join our highly interactive group, with interests ranging from the dynamics of single molecules to neural computation, and from biochemical and genetic networks to collective behavior and evolution in populations. These diverse efforts are unified by the search for common physical principles underlying the emergence of functional behaviors that are essential for life.

Fellows should be prepared to take advantage of the full collaborative research and mentoring opportunities at the Center, and must have completed their PhDs in a relevant field before starting the position. Appointment will be at Associate Research Scholar rank, for a term of three years; salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Appointments will be through the Department of Physics. We expect new Fellows to join us for the Fall semester of 2025; start dates as early as February 2025 are possible. 

For fullest consideration, all application materials should be received by October 15, 2024, 11:59 pm eastern standard time. Please upload a CV and a cover letter. Please attach your publication list to your CV, including arXiv and bioRxiv preprints as relevant.  The cover letter should include a short description of your research accomplishments thus far, with references to your publication list as appropriate. While we do not ask for a full research proposal, please include a few paragraphs about directions that you hope to pursue, and how these might fit into our community. Also, while the Fellow position does not require teaching, you may describe aspects of your experience with teaching and mentoring that were especially meaningful for you.

Candidates selected for interviews will participate in one of two symposia, planned for November 12-13 and December 3-4, 2024. Applicants are asked to reserve these dates.

The primary work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

Princeton University and The City University of New York are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To apply online, please visit https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/34641 and submit a cover letter, CV with publication list, and contact information for three references. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

Bioinformatics Scientist Position in Metagenomics and Evolutionary Genomics

The Bioinformatics Scientist in the Moeller Lab at Princeton University will lead and support projects that employ metagenomics and genomics methods to study the ecology and evolution of microbiomes. The Moeller Lab studies the evolution of relationships between animals and microorganisms, with current work focusing on vertebrates' co-evolutionary histories with bacteria through a combination of -omics approaches, gnotobiotic and microbiology experiments, and natural history. Our group supports researchers with diverse interests in microbiology, ecology, and evolution studying a range of systems, including primates, rodents, lizards, frogs and toads, and birds. We are hoping to attract self-motivated and talented researchers who work well in a team environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the lab's graduate students and postdocs to develop reproducible bioinformatics workflows for addressing fundamental questions about the ecology and evolution of microbial species within the gut microbiomes of vertebrates. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to develop independent projects in our group.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or similar levels of experience in one or more of these disciplines. Experience handling and analyzing metagenomic and genomic datasets (such as those generating by high-throughput sequencing) as well as experience with scripting in bash, python, and/or R is desired. A background in statistics and/or population genetics is also desired. 

The start date for this position is flexible. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, and benefits are included. The initial appointment is for one year at the rank of Professional Specialist, with the possibility of renewal. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is subject to Princeton University's background- check policy.

Applications must be submitted on-line at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/33742 and include a cover letter summarizing your research interests and experience, your current CV, and contact information for three references. Informal inquiries are also welcomed.

The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Center for the Study of Democratic Politics serves as Princeton's primary center for studying democratic political processes, behavior, and institutions. The Center brings together a large, vibrant and interdisciplinary community of scholars interested in democratic politics, supports their empirical research, and communicates those findings to inform public policy debates inside and outside the academy.

In concert with the faculty Director(s), the RD helps develop and implements CSDP's academic and policy research programs. They work with CSDP affiliates, including affiliated faculty, researchers (fellows, scholars, and so on), and students. They keep up with and bring to bear research resources and knowledge from across and outside Princeton university.

The RD will help CSDP implement SPIA's strategic priorities, especially data science and policy relevance. The RD will proactively maintain an excellent political science research profile. This includes attending and presenting research at academic conferences, seeking and obtaining ongoing opportunities for one's own professional and technical development as a researcher, and publishing with CSDP affiliates in academic and policy outlets under the direction of the CSDP director(s), all in the service of CSDP's research program. The RD will have some time for their own research as well. 

Areas of responsibility include:
* Design and deliver hands-on workshops on research methods, tools, and applications, including the collection or use of datasets, according to affiliates' needs
* Research and statistical consulting to CSDP affiliates
* Make recommendations for and oversee the selection and implementation of research-relevant software, and monitor its ability to meet the evolving needs of CSDP affiliates
*Oversee a new MPA fellows' program and supervise its fellows including their research activities and their policy-oriented writing

Essential requirements:
-PhD in political science completed by the start date of the appointment  
-Training in and experience using political science research methods including a strong quantitative background 
-Strong programming skills, including in R
-Experience with the academic publishing process 
--Experience teaching research methods, data science, or related programming skills, or advising student activities in these areas 
-Excellent writing and oral communication skills
-Meticulous attention to detail and ability to proof one's own work and others'
-Experience with managing research projects from initiation through completion
-Eagerness to collaborate on projects and to cooperate with others in the work environment
-Ability to clearly communicate with both scholarly and general audiences 

Preferred:
- Prior experience in academic setting
-Experience with data use agreements and how to develop partnerships and collaborations to obtain data
-working with large or administrative datasets 
-Specialized technical skills for the social sciences

The position is for a three-year term, with the possibility of renewal, contingent on satisfactory performance. Rank and salary will be determined on the basis of experience and accomplishments. 

This position is subject to Princeton University's background- check policy.

Applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter describing their areas of expertise and research interests, and contact information for one reference. References may be contacted for the candidates who make the shortlist for this position. The submission must be online via AHIRE link.: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/34141

The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

The Department of Art & Archaeology invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Associate Professor (with tenure), or Professor (with tenure) in Japanese Art History. The successful candidate is expected to start September 2024. PhD is expected by the start date.

Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising in the applicant's area of expertise as well as more general or thematic courses. Expectations also include interacting broadly with other departments, programs, and initiatives at Princeton and beyond as well as regular interaction and collaboration with East Asian Studies, the P.Y. and Kinmay W. Tang Center for East Asian Art, and the Princeton University Art Museum.

Apply online at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/31241 with a cover letter and research statement, CV, writing sample, a teaching statement of no more than two pages, and the names and contact information of three references from whom letters of recommendation may be requested. 

The Department of Art & Archaeology is committed to building a diverse intellectual community. We encourage applications from individuals whose interests, perspectives, and experiences align with this commitment, and who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of Princeton's academic community. Candidates are welcome to include a brief statement in this regard with their application materials. 

This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2023. Position open until filled.

As part of a major new initiative in decentralization through blockchains and their applications, Princeton University invites applications for a faculty position at the junior or senior level (Assistant, tenured Associate, or Full Professor rank) across all areas of engineering and at the intersection of engineering with the social sciences and the humanities. Fields of interest include blockchains, cryptocurrencies, their applications, and the decentralization of trust and power in society through technology. We are particularly interested in applicants who cross the boundary of blockchain technology and applications of the technology. Demonstrated interest in the governance of blockchains and applications is beneficial. We seek faculty members who will create a climate that embraces excellence and diversity, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring. 
 
The faculty hire will contribute to the momentum already building across Princeton University in blockchains and their applications.  Applicants must have a strong record of research productivity, demonstrate the ability or potential to develop a rigorous research program, and be committed to teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The university is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in their chosen fields. Faculty appointments resulting from this search may be made with a range of different departments at Princeton University.
 
Applications must be submitted online at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/32241 and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement, and a teaching statement, as well as contact information for three references. Applicant review will begin in November 2023. For full consideration, please submit applications no later than December 31, 2023. 
 
This position is subject to the University's background check policy.